Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Please note: we are only accepting applications from qualified social workers who have successfully passed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.
About Us
Lewisham Adults with Learning Disability and Autism Service is dedicated to delivering the best support to adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism. We are committed to innovative approaches and continuous improvement, ensuring that our services are at the forefront of best practices.
Join Our Team as a Social Worker – Make a Lasting Impact
What’s the role?
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and Autism? We’re seeking experienced and motivated professionals to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of adult social care.
As a Social Worker in our service, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, strengths-based assessments, interventions, and care planning. Your work will directly support individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities.
What You’ll Be Doing:
What’s in it for you ?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
What We’re Looking For:
Why Join Us?
If you are excited by the prospect of delivering exceptional support to adults with learning disabilities and Autism and want to be part of a passionate, forward thinking, inspiring team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join us on our journey to make a positive impact!
If you’re ready to bring your expertise and empathy to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build a stronger, more inclusive future for adults with learning disabilities.
Location
15 minutes south of London Bridge, based in Catford SE6 with 2 mainline train stations 5-10 minutes’ walk from the office at Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU and numerous bus routes that stop outside the offices. We operate a hybrid working approach as determined by service requirements.
Special conditions
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s
Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Hazel Ashworth hazel.ashworth@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£45,852 - £47,925 per annum (SW / SCP 31-33).
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
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Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
